Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Starke, FL
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Starke. The rest are spread across Orange Park (11), Gainesville (10), and Green Cove Springs (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Bring Appliance Repair Middleburg Co is the nearest, roughly 17.2 miles from Starke. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Starke. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.2, 21.5, 21.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
First up for Starke: Avetis Appliance Repair Service (27.7 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Orange Park, 4.4 stars from 555 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Starke
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Starke, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Starke Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Starke come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Starke
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Starke, FL
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Starke faster and cheaper.